Details
FOUR PACIFIC ARTEFACTS
A Huon Gulf charm, korwar, the kneeling figure with hands below the chin, elaborate conical headdress; a Massim mortar and pestle, the former of conical form with carved ornament heightened with lime, the latter with head finial; a Timor horn spoon with pierced handle; and a Dayak bone amulet carved as a figure with crossed arms and legs
8.5cm. to 16cm. high (4)
A Huon Gulf charm, korwar, the kneeling figure with hands below the chin, elaborate conical headdress; a Massim mortar and pestle, the former of conical form with carved ornament heightened with lime, the latter with head finial; a Timor horn spoon with pierced handle; and a Dayak bone amulet carved as a figure with crossed arms and legs
8.5cm. to 16cm. high (4)
Provenance
Lt.Gen. A.H.L.F. Pitt Rivers, acquired from W.D. Webster, 1897, for the second item
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.
Sale room notice
Please note that the estimate of this lot should read:
NLG 1,500 - 2,000
NLG 1,500 - 2,000